Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant helps keep the organization's financial records accurate and up to date. This position works closely with the President/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the finance team to support the organization's mission to serve youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
  • Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Review financial records for errors and correct them when needed.
  • Help prepare financial reports for leadership.
• Accounting Operations
  • Help complete the monthly and year-end close.
  • Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash transactions for accuracy.
  • Maintain the chart of accounts.
  • Keep fixed asset and depreciation records up to date.
  • Help manage cash and banking activities.
  • Ensure accounting records follow GAAP and nonprofit accounting rules.
• Grant Accounting
  • Track grant income and expenses.
  • Help ensure grant funds are spent according to grant rules.
  • Prepare financial reports for grantors.
  • Work with program staff to monitor grant budgets.
  • Keep records that support grant expenses.
• Audit and Compliance
  • Prepare schedules and documents for the annual audit.
  • Respond to requests from auditors.
  • Help prepare information needed for IRS Form 990 and other required reports.
  • Help ensure the organization follows federal, state, and local financial rules.
  • Keep financial records organized and complete.
• Internal Controls
  • Follow the organization's accounting policies and procedures.
  • Help improve accounting processes.
  • Help maintain strong internal controls to protect the organization's assets.
• Teamwork
  • Help train and support accounting staff.
  • Review work prepared by other accounting team members.
  • Work closely with the contract CFO and other staff to solve accounting questions.
  • Support Club leaders and program staff with financial information when needed.
• Multi-Site Support
  • Help support accounting for all Club locations.
  • Review financial activity from each location for accuracy.
  • Answer accounting questions from Club staff.
  • Help keep accounting practices consistent across all locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of accounting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Good understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Experience preparing financial statements and completing month-end close.
• Experience with grant accounting is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred).

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with multi-location accounting.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
• Experience preparing Form 990 schedules.
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements.

Benefits

• Annual cost-of-living pay increase
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly phone stipend
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance